SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: no one signed up UPCOMING EVENTS:August 8 – Garage Sale in fellowship hallAugust 9 – Special voters’ meeting for fellowship hall improvementsAugust 23 – Potluck following Bible studyAugust 30 – Cookout at shelter houseSPECIAL VOTERS MEETING: Next Sunday, at the beginning of Bible study, there will be a short voters meeting about potential fellowship hall improvements....

  Last month, the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod was held in Pheonix, AZ. This convention may be remembered as a pivotal moment in our synod.    To begin, a slate of excellent men were elected to positions as vice-presidents and regional vice presidents. More than ever, the men now leading our synod are united in their understanding of God’s Word and committed to the...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: G. SiegelCOOKOUT CANCELED: Today’s cookout has been canceled due to the heat. Next month’s cookout will be Aug 23rd (backup date: Aug 30) and will be hosted by the Caro family. Watch for more info.GARAGE SALE TIME! Help us get ready for the garage sale! Collect household items and clothing in good condition to be sold. Pickup service is available by contacting Kathryn...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: C. Dee & R. BrantnerCALENDAR UPDATE: Matins and Confessions study will be next week, July 30th. APOLOGETICS STUDY: Friday, July 24th at 4:30pm is the last study on Fisk’s book, Without Flesh. The target age for this group is upper confirmation/ high school, but all are welcome to attend. Please come prepared to discuss chapters 8, 9, and the appendices. CHURCH COOKOUT...

Schedule: www.lcms.org/convention/national/schedulePlease note: The convention schedule reflects Mountain Standard Time. (At this time of year, because most of Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time, Mountain Time coincides with Pacific Daylight Time.)Livestream:  www.lcms.org/convention/livestreamConvention Workbook: https://files.lcms.org/file/preview/2026-convention-workbookRead live new...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: Ceci Johnson & R. StoferACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Today – Council meeting following Bible studyFriday – Card night 6pmCONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE?  We have Fellowship this coming Friday beginning at 6 p.m.  Enjoy an exciting game of Contract Rummy.  Bring a snack or two to share with the group.PARKING LOT: We are now able to drive personal vehicles on the parking lot! But no gar...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: H. Selby & M. SelbyACTIVITIES THIS WEEK: Mid-week Bible studies and activities will resume as normal following the 4th of July weekend. Next Sunday following Bible study is a Council meeting.PARKING LOT: We are now able to drive personal vehicles on the parking lot! But no garbage trucks or heavy equipment should access the parking lot for the remainder of the month.U...

The Declaration of Independence begins with these words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” With great humility, we thank the Holy Trinity for His “first article gifts” that help us to pursue Life, Liberty and Happiness. Bu...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: No one signed upTODAY: Celebrate America’s 250th birthday while watching the movie, 1776, after Bible Study. Sandwiches will be served. Please stick around!PARKING LOT: June 30th is the first day we can drive on the new parking lot! We will have limited access for the first month (meaning no garbage trucks or heavy equipment should access the parking lot during that t...

During Bible Study, the following resources were highlighted:ACELC 2026 Conference Videos will be posted on their YouTube channelRev. Dr. Matthew Richard's Blog article "Is The Missouri Synod Divided? A Pastoral Appeal"Following Bible Study, pastor came across some recent episodes from On The Line to shareOn The Line: President Harrison on the Lutheran Distinctives (Guest: LCMS President Matthew H...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: C. Verage & K. IkenberryTODAY: at 4pm there is a hymn festival celebrating the centennial of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. Meal to follow.CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY: Watch the movie, 1776, after Bible Study next Sunday, June 28. Sandwiches will be served.  Feel free to bring other lunch items or "movie snacks."REMINDER: There will be no Wednesday B...

During Bible Study, the following resources were highlighted:ACELC 2026 Conference - Meets June 16th-17th at Good Shepherd, Lincoln, NE. Listen to the presentations on KNNA.LCMS President Matthew Harrison Making the Case for the LCMS from the Issues, Etc. 2026 Making the Case Conference (Facebook).Note: Facebook account is not required to view. Simply click the "X" in the corner to dismiss.LCMS Re...

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: C. Verage & K. IkenberryTHIS WEEK:Today – Council Meeting following Bible StudyMon & Tues – ACELC ConferenceCALENDAR UPDATE: Because of the parking lot project, there will be no Wednesday Bible study, Vespers, or table talk for the month of June. Also, no Matins or confessions study this month. PARKING LOT: Construction has started on the parking lot. Please use cauti...

Construction on the parking lot has begun. Please navigate the area carefully. Review your options for Sunday morning parking here. The document has been updated to include street parking options. ......

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: S. Schumacher & K. PalmaTODAY FOLLOWING BIBLE STUDY:- Ladies Guild yarn exchange & planning meeting- Lego ExtravaganzaCALENDAR UPDATE: Because of the parking lot project, there will be no Wednesday Bible study, Vespers, or table talk for the month of June. Also, no Matins or confessions study this month.PARKING LOT: Construction has started on the parking lot. Please ...

Outdoors by JK will be starting work on June 2nd. After the parking lot is poured, we will need to wait 4+ weeks to drive on it. During that time, here is our parking plan.To sign up for a shuttle ride, or to volunteer as a shuttle driver, please fill out this form.......

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: S. Schumacher & K. PalmaCOMING UP:Next Sunday – Special Voters Meeting for transfers- Ladies Guild yarn exchange & planning meeting- Lego ExtravaganzaSPECIAL VOTERS MEETING: A special voters meeting will be held on June 7th to address some transfers.SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS: Mrs. Ikenberry's Sunday School class (preschool and kindergarten age) has moved to the middle ...

The lights have been installed and will be inspected soon. Demolition work for the parking lot could begin as soon as Monday, June 1. Parking this Sunday functions as normal. Stay tuned for more information about how parking will work during construction.......

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Dee & E. UrbanCOMING UP:June 7th – Special Voters Meeting for transfers- Ladies Guild yarn exchange & planning meeting- Lego ExtravaganzaSPECIAL VOTERS MEETING: A special voters meeting will be held on June 7th to address some transfers.CAUTION: Construction is starting on the parking lot. Please use caution when navigating the area. Watch emails and announcements ...

During Bible Study, Pastor Siegel discussed following resources.Issues, Etc.'s 6-part series Worship, Adiaphora, and the Lutheran Confessions2026 LCMS 69th Convention Workbook (via LCMS Document library) - highlighted a sampling of the resolutions the upcoming synodical convention. The conference workbook overtures may be viewed at the attached link.......